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Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy on the ancient continent of Africa where fifty-four nations represent one of the great frontiers for democracy. Also see our World Democracy section! (FYI, Egypt is found in the Middle East section.)
Tunisia Prime Minister Jebali Quits His Post
Nation is going through deep political change as Tunisia Prime Minister Jebali quits in conflicts
New Law Threatens Togo Freedom of Speech
Togo freedom of speech is only path towards full democracy if political class sets the right goals
PM to Quit as Tunisia Arab Spring Revolution Struggling
Dramatic turns of events are keeping Tunisia Arab Spring revolution struggling in state of flux
Activist Starts New South Africa Political Party
Apartheid activist challenges ruling African National Party with new South Africa political party
Government in Crisis With Tunisia Arab Spring in Danger
Tunisia Arab Spring in danger and continues to hit crisis after crisis as government flounders
Congo Opposition Protests Seek Ouster of Kabila
Dictatorship has failed to stop endemic violence and poverty as protests seek ouster of Kabila
Democratic World Must Act to Help Troubled Libya
Many troubles are not insurmountable if the democratic world act to help troubled Libya changes
South Africa Opposition Predicts Big Gains in Elections
Ruling ANC Party, the South Africa opposition predict loss of seats as economy slows down
Kenya to Hold Presidential Debate Ahead of Crucial Vote
Country’s future at stake as political leaders prepare in Kenya to hold Presidential debate